Tā Hirini Moko Mead

Hirini Moko Mead

Tā Hirini Moko Mead (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Tūhourangi) is a prominent Māori writer and commentator. Author of over 70 books, papers and articles, he was Foundation Professor of Māori Studies at Victoria University and was closely involved in establishing the Māori university Te Whare Wānangā o Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne. A scholar of rare expertise in Māori language, culture and history, Hirini was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007 for his services to Māori and to education. This was upgraded to a knighthood in 2009.

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